Surgical Infection
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Surgical Site Infections: Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- February 6, 2023
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a complication that can sometimes occur after surgery. They can range from mild…
The Importance of a Slightly Acidic pH in Skin and Wound Care
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- March 25, 2021
What is pH? The scientific term “pH” is an abbreviation that stands for “potential of hydrogen,” which is…
How Can You Tell If a Wound Is Infected?
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- February 25, 2021
Wound infection is a condition in which germs (bacteria, viruses, or fungi microbes) invade your wound or the…
What is Biofilm? Evolution, Assessment, and Treatment
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- November 25, 2020
What is biofilm? Bacteria and fungi, as well as polymicrobial organisms, are known to form communities that adhere…
